Server Provisioning:
Plan and provision new servers based on business requirements.
Configure server hardware and install the operating system.
Configuration Management:
Establish and maintain standardized configurations for servers.
Implement configuration management tools to manage changes and updates.
Operating System Updates and Patch Management:
Apply operating system updates and patches to address security vulnerabilities.
Schedule and perform regular maintenance to keep servers up-to-date.
Performance Availability Monitoring:
Use monitoring tools to maintain uptime, and track server performance metrics.
Analyse performance data to identify bottlenecks and optimize resource usage.
Capacity Planning:
Forecast future capacity requirements based on current and expected workloads.
Scale server resources to meet demand and ensure optimal performance.
Backup and Recovery:
Establish and maintain a robust backup strategy for server data.
Test backup and recovery procedures regularly to ensure data integrity.
Virtualization Management:
Manage virtualized server environments using virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
Optimize virtual machine configurations and resource allocations.
Security Measures:
Implement security measures to protect servers from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
Enforce access controls, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
Incident Response and Troubleshooting:
Respond to server-related incidents promptly.
Troubleshoot and resolve server issues, minimizing downtime.
Server Hardware Maintenance:
Perform routine maintenance tasks for server hardware.
Replace or upgrade hardware components as needed to ensure reliability.
Server Decommissioning:
Identify and decommission servers that are no longer needed or have reached the end of their lifecycle.
Ensure secure data disposal and proper documentation.
Server Documentation:
Maintain comprehensive documentation for each server, including configurations, specifications, and maintenance history.
Document server roles and dependencies.
Network Connectivity:
Ensure proper network connectivity for servers.
Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues affecting server communication.
User Access Management:
Manage user access to servers, enforcing least privilege principles.
Regularly review and update access controls.
